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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, Margaret Murray, British archaeologist, anthropologist, historian, and folklorist (died 1963) was born. In 1890, Johann Voldemar Jannsen, Estonian journalist and poet (born 1819) passed away. In 1905, Eugenio Pagnini, Italian modern pentathlete (died 1993) was born. In 1908, Dorothy Round, English tennis player (died 1982) was born. In 1910, Loren Pope, American journalist and author (died 2008) was born. In 1918, Marcia Brown, American author and illustrator (died 2015) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1925, Suzanne Zimmerman, American competition swimmer and Olympic medalist (died 2021) was born. In 1985, Charlotte Dujardin, English equestrian was born. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

People were right to ‘speculate’ about the death of Ann Widdecombe

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Hot Air

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Murder of Ann Widdecombe

The Murder of Ann Widdecombe

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 29, 2026

She Realized Her Husband Was Toxic — So She Quietly Built a Candle Business, Filed for Divorce, and Won Full Custody

Her friend is the real heroine of the story. The post She Realized Her Husband Was Toxic — So She Quietly Built a Candle Business, Filed for Divorce, and Won Full Custody appeared first on TwistedSifter.

DNyuz

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· Jul 1, 2026

The week’s bestselling books, July 5

Hardcover fiction 1. Whistler by Ann Patchett (Harper: 30) A woman reconnects with her former stepfather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art decades after a traumatic event separated them. 2. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (Knopf: 30) A “tradwife” influencer suddenly wakes up in the brutal world of 1855. 3. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans []

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Who is Lilly Gaddis? Influencer at the center of Candace Owens death hoax controversy

Candace Owens’ death hoax brought renewed attention to Lilly Gaddis, a controversial influencer who says her X account was hacked.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Who was Lauren Bennett and how did she die?

Who was Lauren Bennett and how did she die?

Spiked

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· Jul 11, 2026

RIP Ann Widdecombe – and shame on her haters

The post RIP Ann Widdecombe – and shame on her haters appeared first on spiked.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 13, 2026

‘A sick individual’: Trans activist under fire for celebrating Ann Widdecombe’s tragic murder

Reform UK Councillor Darren Grimes reacts to a trans activist under investigation for celebrating the murder of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe. “It speaks, does it not, to the mental sickness of the trans activist movement … this was somebody actually reading that a 78-year-old woman had died alone and publicly hoping that she’d suffered the most excruciating death possible,” Mr Grimes told Sky News host Rita Panahi. “I do view this as a sick individual that hoped Anne had been restrained … and when it emerged that Anne’s death was being treated as a murder, didn’t have a sudden streak of human decency but actually doubled down … it’s a sickness.”

Guido Fawkes

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· Jul 10, 2026

Peter Tatchell Calls Ann Widdecombe a ‘Bigot’

From Peter Tatchell earlier today: Tatchell has now tweeted: “Contrary to the responses to my earlier post, I did NOT “celebrate” Ann Widdecombe’s death. RIP I highlighted the harm suffering she helped cause to LGBTs My post was scheduled long before reports that she was murdered were published. I only heard this 10 minutes

MS NOW

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ousted Stars and Stripes ombudsman files key lawsuit against Hegseth’s Pentagon

Jacqueline Smith’s lawyer said the case is in response to “the government’s retaliation against her over the exercise of clearly definable First Amendment rights.” The post Ousted Stars and Stripes ombudsman files key lawsuit against Hegseth’s Pentagon appeared first on MS NOW.

Talking Points Memo

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Fight Over Trans Girls’ Sports Participation Moves to the November Ballot

This story was originally reported by Brooke Migdon of The 19th. Meet Brooke and read more of their reporting on...

Metro

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· Jul 11, 2026

Everything we know so far about Ann Widdecombe’s murder

Everything we know so far about Ann Widdecombe’s murder

Daily Mail

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· Jun 21, 2026

The Mother of All Cons 'fairy godmum' who duped One Direction into believing her daughter was dying from a brain tumour reinvents herself under a fake name as a globe-trotting social media influencer

The Mother of All Cons 'fairy godmum' who duped One Direction into believing her daughter was dying from a brain tumour reinvents herself under a fake name as a globe-trotting social media influencer

Daily Dot

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· Jul 8, 2026

Woman With a Walker Struggled to Open a Door While the Bystander Watched—The Internet is Urging Critics Not to Be Quick to Judge

Was she a physical therapist or did she genuinely not help the allegedly disabled woman? The internet is confused. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Woman With a Walker Struggled to Open a Door While the Bystander Watched—The Internet is Urging Critics Not to Be Quick to Judge appeared first on The Daily Dot.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 10, 2026

Woman, 41, dead after altercation in Sherbrooke; 18-year-old man arrested

A 41-year-old woman died Thursday evening after being found following a report of an altercation at a residence in Sherbrooke, in the Estrie region. A resident of Laiterie Street called the local police department around 9 p.m. to report a dispute at one of his neighbours’ homes. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a [] The post Woman, 41, dead after altercation in Sherbrooke; 18-year-old man arrested appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Irish Star

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· Jul 12, 2026

MAGA influencer Laura Loomer compared to 'Satan' as she shares Lindsey Graham death theory

People are raging at Laura Loomer after she shared a conspiracy theory about Lindsey Graham hours after his death, as she was asked, 'Could you possibly be more of a douchebag?'

GB News

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· Jul 10, 2026

WATCH: Kemi Badenoch 'stunned' as Ann Widdecombe murder investigation launched - 'Horrific attack'

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has reacted to the alleged murder of Ann Widdecombe following her death aged 78.Mrs Badenoch said: I'm stunned to be honest, I didn't really have the words for what we've discovered has happened.Ann Widdecombe was 78 years old. She was a fun and very feisty person, but she was an elderly person. I don't understand how someone could do something like this. It was a nasty, horrific attack, and I'm just heartbroken thinking about her family. It's one thing when an elderly person dies, but to know that this is that they were killed, I can't imagine what they must be going through.And I understand that the person is still at large. I hope that the perpetrator is caught as quickly as possible, so that he is not a danger to anyone else.WATCH ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

The i Paper

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· Jul 13, 2026

Katie Hopkins: the queen of the hate economy getting the last laugh on Britain

Simon Usborne: She seemed a flash in the pan, but really she was a herald of darker things to come in public life

Variety

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ann Blyth, Who Played Joan Crawford’s Daughter in ‘Mildred Pierce,’ Dies at 98

Ann Blyth, who drew a 1946 Oscar nomination for her memorable performance as the spoiled, selfish daughter of Joan Crawford’s hard-working, devoted title character in the classic film “Mildred Pierce,” died Wednesday. She was 98. KABC’s George Pennachio reported her death. The dark beauty was also noted for her roles in prison drama “Brute Force” (1947), Mario []

Hello Magazine

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· Jul 8, 2026

Princess Diana 'would be alive today' had it not been for this reason

Investigative journalist Andy Webb believes Diana, Princess of Wales would have lived, had BBC bosses not withheld the truth about the 1995 Panorama interview

Upworthy

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· Jul 3, 2026

Margaret Corbin is the only woman honored with a monument at West Point. Every American should know her name.

She put her life on the line in a losing battle. The post Margaret Corbin is the only woman honored with a monument at West Point. Every American should know her name. appeared first on Upworthy.

Psyche

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· Jul 13, 2026

I am that I am

Ego death obliterated my gender identity, but then I stumbled upon the Public Universal Friend- by Silas Joan SavardRead on Psyche

Townhall

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· Jul 10, 2026

Guess Why Gretchen Whitmer Just Pardoned a Convicted Murder

Guess Why Gretchen Whitmer Just Pardoned a Convicted Murder

Cosmopolitan

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· Jul 8, 2026

How Did Brianna Chickenfry Get Entangled in All That ‘Summer House’ Drama? An Investigation

She immediately shut down rumors that she’s dating West Wilson.

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 26, 2026

Meehan to be freed next year - as today marks 30th anniversary of Veronica Guerin's murder

Exclusive: It comes as the family of the brave investigative journalist marks the 30th anniversary of her murder by mobster John Gilligan’s gang today

E! Online

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· Jun 26, 2026

Author Jessica Knoll’s Novel Helpless Teases Twisty Ride: Excerpt

Looking for an addicting summer read? Jessica Knoll is here to help. Not only is the Bright Young Women author back with her first novel in three years, Helpless, but she’s treating E! News...

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 1, 2026

Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Takes Astonishing New Twist

NBC / Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty IThe devastating kidnapping case involving 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC’s Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, just took a fresh turn.After months of speculation regarding ransom notes supposedly sent by the kidnappers, the FBI has concluded its investigation into the veracity of the notes and determined that they are inauthentic.Reuters broke the news on Tuesday, citing an FBI official who spoke on condition of anonymity, saying, “none of the ransom notes are believed to be genuine.”Read more at The Daily Beast.

India TV News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ann Blyth, Oscar nominee and Mildred Pierce star, dies at 98

Oscar-nominated actress Ann Blyth, remembered by generations of film lovers for playing Joan Crawford's calculating daughter Veda in the 1945 classic Mildred Pierce, has died at the age of 98. As per reports, Blyth died of natural causes on Wednesday. The news was confirmed by KABC's George Pennacchio.

The Root

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· Jul 6, 2026

Beautiful Phyllis Hyman Laid Out Her Pain, But We Were Not Listening

On what would have been her 77th birthday, we're looking at Phyllis Hyman's pain in her own words.

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